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79WTAIRPORT

WEST RANCH

ELLENSBURG, Washington

VFRUpdated 2h ago1,962 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

79WT

Elevation

1,962 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

47.091, -120.589

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

1,962 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

SEATTLE

Coordinates

47.0910, -120.5894

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KELN 131653Z AUTO 31025G35KT 10SM FEW080 FEW100 13/07 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND 30039/1624 SLP083 T01330067

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

310° at 25 kt G35

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

13.3°C

Dewpoint

6.7°C

Altimeter

1008.90 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KELN (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 79WT. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Natapoc Ridge facing North
Live

Natapoc Ridge

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

42 NM away

Weather camera at Satus Peak Lookout facing North
Live

Satus Peak Lookout

North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

51 NM away

12 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
14/322,223 ft50 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 79WT.

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79WT Operational Overview

Location & Facility

WEST RANCH (79WT) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in ELLENSBURG, Washington, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 47.0910°N, 120.5894°W.

Runways

WEST RANCH has 1 runway. The longest runway (14/32) measures 2,223 feet by 50 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

WEST RANCH is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near WEST RANCH, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at WEST RANCH is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 79WT?

79WT is the ICAO identifier for WEST RANCH, a public-use airport located in ELLENSBURG, Washington, United States.

How many runways does WEST RANCH have?

WEST RANCH (79WT) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 79WT?

The field elevation of WEST RANCH is 1,962 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 79WT?

No fuel types are currently listed for WEST RANCH. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 79WT?

The current flight category at WEST RANCH is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 79WT?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for WEST RANCH.

How do I access complete data for 79WT?

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Where is WEST RANCH located?

WEST RANCH (79WT) is located in ELLENSBURG, Washington, United States, at an elevation of 1,962 ft MSL.

Does 79WT have weather cameras?

79WT does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:49 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC